Synopsis: Mutual funds deployed capital into MCX and Pondy Oxides, signalling institutional confidence amid market uncertainty. UTI Mutual Fund bought 14.66 lakh MCX shares worth about ~₹425 crore, indicating accumulation. ICICI Prudential bought Pondy Oxides shares worth ~₹60 crore while a large stake sale occurred, showing a strong institutional interest overall trend.
Mutual funds have been actively deploying fresh capital into select stocks, signalling strong institutional confidence in specific companies despite broader market uncertainty. In recent buying trends, two particular stocks have stood out, attracting crores of rupees in new investment, highlighting renewed interest from fund managers.
This surge in inflows suggests that institutional investors are betting on strong fundamentals, earnings visibility, or long-term growth potential in these names. Such concentrated buying activity often draws attention from retail investors as well, as mutual fund positioning is closely watched for cues on market direction and stock momentum. Here are the stocks to look out for
Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd
Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (MCX) is India’s leading commodity derivatives exchange. It provides a platform for trading in commodities such as gold, silver, crude oil, and agricultural products through futures and options contracts. MCX helps in price discovery and risk management for businesses and investors dealing in commodities, and it is regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
With a market capitalisation of Rs. 73,710.49 crores in the day’s trade, the shares of Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd rose upto 0.6 percent, making a high of Rs. 2,933.30 per share compared to its previous closing price of Rs. 2,913.90 per share.
Multi-Commodity Exchange of India saw bulk buying activity by UTI Mutual Fund on NSE on 29 June 2026. The transaction involved the purchase of 1,465,941 shares at a price of Rs. 2,899.23 per share, indicating institutional accumulation in the stock.
The total deal value comes to approximately Rs. 425 crore. The trade accounted for a 0.57 percent stake, reflecting a notable but moderate-sized position built by the mutual fund in MCX.
Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd
Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd is an Indian company engaged in the manufacturing and trading of non-ferrous metal products, primarily lead and lead alloys. It plays a key role in metal recycling and supplies materials used in industries like batteries, chemicals, and electrical components. The company focuses on recycling industrial waste to produce refined metals, contributing to both resource efficiency and environmental management.
With a market capitalisation of Rs. 4,168.15 crores in the day’s trade, the shares of Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd rose upto 5.1 percent, making a high of Rs. 1,371.50 per share compared to its previous closing price of Rs. 1,304.15 per share.
Pondy Oxides and Chemicals saw bulk deal activity on NSE on 29 June 2026, where ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund emerged as the buyer. The fund purchased 4.72 lakh shares (472,000 shares) at approximately Rs. 1,270 per share, reflecting institutional accumulation in the stock. The total buy value stood at approximately Rs. 59.94 crore, representing a 1.68% stake.
On the sell side, Manju Bansal offloaded 9.00 lakh shares (900,000 shares) at the price level of Rs. 1270.27 per share, amounting to about Rs. 114.30 crore, indicating a significant stake transfer in Pondy Oxides through bulk market trades.
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